Philippine Medical Association Code of Ethics

Questions and Answers

What is the main purpose of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995?

To make arrangements with makeup artists

To provide demerits for clerks and interns

To promote Philippine Health Insurance

To address sexual harassment in the workplace, specifically targeting MDs (correct)

Who is Dr. Rebosa?

A defender of sexual harassment victims

A doctor who advocated for the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 (correct)

A author of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995

A doctor involved in the development of Philippine Health Insurance

What is sexual harassment according to the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995?

Physical contact with colleagues

Only verbal abuse towards women

Requests for special favors in exchange for work benefits

Any act that makes the working environment hostile or offensive (correct)

Who can be charged with sexual harassment?

Any person, regardless of gender Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a purpose of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995?

To promote Philippine Health Insurance Signup and view all the answers

What can be a form of sexual harassment according to the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995?

Asking for sexual favors in exchange for work benefits Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 important for MDs?

Because MDs are the primary offenders of sexual harassment Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'battery and assault' in an exam?

It is a term used in the old Solis book Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT true about sexual harassment?

Only men can be victims of sexual harassment Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of relying solely on Samplex in Legal Medicine?

It is like flipping a coin on whether you would pass or fail Signup and view all the answers

When did the Revised Penal Code come into effect?

January 1, 1932 Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the report that is related to Bioethics?

Belmont Report Signup and view all the answers

What type of laws came after the Revised Penal Code?

Special Laws Signup and view all the answers

During what period was the country under American occupation?

1932-1941 Signup and view all the answers

What is the advice given to students studying Legal Medicine?

Understand how the law works rather than memorizing it Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the year 1941 in the evolution of laws?

It is the year the country was under American occupation Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a physician terminate the physician-patient relationship?

When the physician considers that their medical services will no longer be beneficial to the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of a motorist failing to clear the way for an ambulance or escort?

The motorist is dealt with severely Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario can a physician terminate the contract with a patient without their consent?

When the patient has a tainted relationship with the physician Signup and view all the answers

What is not a reason for a physician to terminate a contract with a patient?

The patient is consistently punctual for appointments Signup and view all the answers

When does the contract with a pregnant patient terminate?

At six weeks after childbirth or when the mother's reproductive organs return to non-pregnant condition Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary element of a physician-patient contract?

Consensual and fiduciary relationship Signup and view all the answers

What is a circumstance in which a physician may terminate a contract with a patient?

When the patient has a tainted relationship with the physician Signup and view all the answers

What is an instance of termination of the physician-patient relationship?

Death of patient Signup and view all the answers

What is not a circumstance in which a physician may terminate a contract with a patient?

When the patient is financially capable of paying the fees Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of a motorist failing to give way to ambulances or vehicles responding to emergency cases?

The motorist is dealt with severely Signup and view all the answers

What is not a requirement for a valid physician-patient contract?

Death of the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is an instance where there is no physician-patient relationship?

In cases of emergency Signup and view all the answers

What is not a way to commence a physician-patient relationship?

Physician undertakes treatment of the patient without consent Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary element for the withdrawal of an MD?

Patient's consent to withdrawal Signup and view all the answers

What is not a ground for the termination of the physician-patient relationship?

Commencement of treatment Signup and view all the answers

What must be fulfilled for the termination of the physician-patient contract?

Obligations stipulated in the contract Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of charging a colleague for a medical fee?

It is an administrative liability and considered unprofessional conduct Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a factor influencing the amount of medical fees, according to Dr. Belmonte?

The patient's purchasing power Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the amount of medical fee and the purchasing power of the money in circulation?

They are inversely proportional Signup and view all the answers

Who is allowed to be charged a medical fee by an MD?

A colleague's sibling Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason some physicians still charge a minimal medical fee to colleagues' siblings and/or acquaintances?

To comply with current taxation laws Signup and view all the answers

What is the common minimal medical fee charged by some physicians to colleagues' siblings and/or acquaintances?

100 pesos Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of charging a minimal medical fee to colleagues' siblings and/or acquaintances?

Compliance with current taxation laws Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the amount of medical fee and the professional character and social standing of the MD?

They are directly proportional Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Evolution of Laws

The Revised Penal Code came into effect on January 1, 1932
Laws that came after are called Special Laws
The Commonwealth Act (American Occupation) allowed the Philippines to pass laws, but with the understanding that it would be granted independence in 10 years (1935-1941)

Important Laws and Acts

Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995: very important for MDs, tailored against MDs, and resident MDs who ask for sexual favors in return for special treatment
Sexual harassment: acts or statements uttered by the offender which makes the working environment hostile or offensive to the offending party
TRUE OR FALSE:
- Only a man can be charged with sexual harassment: FALSE
- Only an employee can charge sexual harassment: FALSE

Contract and Physician-Patient Relationship

Elements of a contract: offer, acceptance, consideration, and subject matter
Must be consensual and fiduciary (relationship of trust with one or more other parties)
Commencement of physician-patient relationship: physician invites an offer by establishing availability, patient makes an offer by arriving for treatment, and physician accepts offer by undertaking treatment of the patient

Termination of Physician-Patient Relationship

Instances where there is no MD-patient relationship:
- When the physician considers that their medical services will no longer be beneficial to the patient
- In pregnant patients, the contract is terminated during puerperium, at six weeks after childbirth, or when the mother's reproductive organs return to non-pregnant condition
Physician may also terminate the contract in exceptional circumstances, including:
- Loss of trust and confidence
- Tainted relationship
- Consistently non-compliant patients
- Non-payment of professional fees despite being financially capable
- In cases where the patient has filed complaints of negligence against the MD

Medical Fees

Factors influencing the amount of medical fees:
- Nature and character of the services rendered
- Labor, time, and trouble involved
- Professional character and social standing of the MD
- Importance and responsibility in the case
- Financial ability of the patient
Purchasing power of the peso: the amount of medical fee is inversely proportional to the purchasing power of the money in circulation

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A quiz about the code of ethics in the Philippine Medical Association, covering topics such as bioethics, Belmont Report, and medical laws.